INTRODUCTION

The Yorke Peninsula Tourism Awards aims to recognise and promote excellence in tourism.

The Awards support improved business planning, development and internal analysis of tourism businesses as well as celebrate the creativity, professionalism and innovation of the region's tourism industry.

The Awards are an online submission and site visit (where applicable) based competition for all tourism businesses and industry suppliers based on the Yorke Peninsula.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 Yorke Peninsula Tourism Awards

Yorke Peninsula tourism operators were recognised at the inaugural 2010 Yorke Peninsula Tourism Awards held at Ardrossan on Friday, 4 June. Read more 

Tourist Attraction

Wheal Hughes Copper Mine

Wheal Hughes Copper Mine is an underground modern tourist mine. Tourists become miners for the one and a half hour tour, wearing hard hats, cap lamps and boots. This is a unique opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and smells of an underground mine and to understand what it is like to be an underground miner.

 Bronze - Heart of Maitland

Festivals & Events

Kernewek Lowender - Copper Coast Cornish Festival

The Kernewek Lowender is held in the historic copper mining towns of Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo. The festival is packed with a variety of traditional Cornish activities and other festival like events. Visitors can expect to experience Furry Dancing, Heritage Services, art, music, craft, formal dinners, Swanky, Cornish Pasties, live entertainment and much more.

Bronze - Copper Cove Marina Festival

Heritage and Cultural Tourism

Aboriginal Cultural Tours

From living in poverty to nationally accredited, Aboriginal Cultural Tours is a South Australian Aboriginal Tourism multi-award winner. Looking at the landscape through Aboriginal eyes gives guests a completely different perspective of the land. The guides share significant Dreaming stories and cultural sites of their country.

Specialised Tourism Services

Minlaton Chocolaterie

Minlaton Chocolaterie opened in June 2009 and is a very welcome addition to the town of Minlaton. The boutique style store offers fresh, tasty chocolates made in the region. Many of the ingredients used in the chocolates are grown, harvested and processed in the region

Visitor Information and Services

Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information Centre, Minlaton

Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information Centre is a fantastic combination of visitor information and beautiful hand made creations. Facilities include: a comprehensive range of visitor information; Internet access; souvenirs & postcards; tearooms & home baked goodies; gallery & quality locally made crafts.

Fishing Charter, Tour and/or Transport Operators

Mad Keen Fishin Charters

Based out of Wallaroo, Yorke Peninsula, running two fishing vessels, Mad Keen Fishing Charters offer fully inclusive packages and operate with a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 28 people. Their aim is to maximize their customers fishing experience offering every opportunity to “land the fish of your dreams”.

Tourist and Caravan Parks

Port Broughton Caravan Park

Port Broughton Caravan Park is a 4-star, Triple A rated, Accredited, Family Parks facility, ideally set on the beautiful natural bay with 236 sites and 22 cabins. Beautiful landscaping together with plenty of free activities for the entire family including swimming, tennis, volleyball, jumping pillow and play equipment as well as excellent fishing and crabbing opportunities.

Silver - Port Vincent Foreshore Caravan Park and Wallaroo North Beach Tourist Park

Standard Accommodation

Port Vincent Seaside Cabins & Caravan Park - Budget Cabin

Originally built in 1948 as fisherman’s huts, the standard cabins are recently renovated to provide a pleasant holiday experience. The cabins are well equipped with everything you need for a relaxing and affordable vacation or weekend getaway. Clean and comfortable with the same friendly service you would expect in the luxury accommodation.

Deluxe Accommodation

Emaroo Port Hughes

Emaroo is a 4 ½ star entertainer’s delight, superbly equipped luxurious accommodation that can cater for up to 10 people. Spectacular living areas and games room, plus all the little extra touches to make your stay a memorable one. Emaroo is just a short stroll to the beautiful South beach, a five minute walk to the jetty and boat ramp and only 168km drive from Adelaide.

Silver - Marion Bay Motel, Musgrave Manor, Port Vincent Caravan Park & Seaside Cabins - Delux Spa Cabin and Yondah Beach House

Harry Dowling Award

Richard Davis

Congratulations to Richard Davis who won the prestigious Harry Dowling Award for an Outstanding Contribution by an Individual to the South Australian regional tourism industry. Richard’s passion and commitment to regional tourism spans nearly 40 years and he works at a national, state and regional level. He contributes significant personal time to the industry and is involved in more than 8 different boards and committees. Some for over 30 years - which is truly amazing! A very worthy recipient.

YORKE PENINSULA TOURISM AWARDS GALA NIGHT PHOTOS

To see all the Yorke Peninsula Tourism Awards photos please click here. All photos can be purchased through the Yorke Peninsula Country Times at very reasonable rates.

FURTHER INFORMATION & ADVICE

If you require any further information or advice please contact your region’s tourism office telephone Yorke Peninsula Tourism Marketing on (08) 8821 2663 or the South Australian Tourism Industry Council on (08) 8110 0127.

To nominate for the 2010 South Australian Tourism Awards please click here